Reduce the Trash Deep River WHY SHOULD I? The region has a trash problem. Landfills are filling up, incinerators are closing. We're making too much trash and running out of ways to get rid of it. SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING (LOOSE, NO BAGS) X Plastic or compostable utensils black plastic containers . HAZARDOUS (PAINT/CHEMICALS) MATTRESSES. TIRES Drop off at the transfer station BULKY WASTE/FURNITURE YARD WASTE E-WASTE & BATTERIES APPLIANCES This means high prices of disposal that are only going to increase. Napkins & paper towels plastic containers & cups FOOD SCRAPS (DROP OFF AT TRANSFER STATION OR COMPOST AT HOME) snack bags/ food wrappers pet waste Breed & pants cardboard Disposable plates & bowls plastic bottles & jugs styrofoam diapers broken & non food grade glass TRASH HOW DO I DO IT? Nuts & seeds bathroom waste DONATION glass food & beverage containers Meat & poultry (bones OK) (D) . Buy less think twice before purchasing things you may end up throwing away. Choose reusable rather than single-use. (plates, utensils, cups, towels, etc.) Donate unwanted items--someone else can use them! plastic soap & detergent containers (cap on, no pumps) Tea bags Ono staples) Recycle as much as possible using the guide below. Not sure? aluminum foil metal cans and bottles Visit RecycleCT.com Fruits & Vegetables (no stickers Coffee grounds paper of all kinds milk, juice & soup cartons (cap on) 4H Fish & PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING PROGRAM Thin plastics--if it's stretchy, please recycle them in the plastic film bin. If it rips like paper, is shiny, or crinkles/crunches it is not acceptable. Drop off at the Library, Adam's Market, Town Hall, or the transfer station. (shells OK) Dairy products Reduce The TrashCT.com/DeepRiver Funding provided by the Sustainable Materials Management grant administered by CT DEEP FOOD SCRAPS EVERYTHING ELSE IS TRASH Rice & grain Chips & snacks & Leftover& https://tinyurl.com/DRrecycles spoiled food If it can't be recycled, composted, fixed, or donated, it needs to go to the landfill or incinerator as waste. Reduce the Trash Deep River WHY SHOULD I ? The region has a trash problem . Landfills are filling up , incinerators are closing . We're making too much trash and running out of ways to get rid of it . SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING ( LOOSE , NO BAGS ) X Plastic or compostable utensils black plastic containers . HAZARDOUS ( PAINT / CHEMICALS ) MATTRESSES . TIRES Drop off at the transfer station BULKY WASTE / FURNITURE YARD WASTE E - WASTE & BATTERIES APPLIANCES This means high prices of disposal that are only going to increase . Napkins & paper towels plastic containers & cups FOOD SCRAPS ( DROP OFF AT TRANSFER STATION OR COMPOST AT HOME ) snack bags / food wrappers pet waste Breed & pants cardboard Disposable plates & bowls plastic bottles & jugs styrofoam diapers broken & non food grade glass TRASH HOW DO I DO IT ? Nuts & seeds bathroom waste DONATION glass food & beverage containers Meat & poultry ( bones OK ) ( D ) . Buy less think twice before purchasing things you may end up throwing away . Choose reusable rather than single - use . ( plates , utensils , cups , towels , etc. ) Donate unwanted items -- someone else can use them ! plastic soap & detergent containers ( cap on , no pumps ) Tea bags Ono staples ) Recycle as much as possible using the guide below . Not sure ? aluminum foil metal cans and bottles Visit RecycleCT.com Fruits & Vegetables ( no stickers Coffee grounds paper of all kinds milk , juice & soup cartons ( cap on ) 4H Fish & PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING PROGRAM Thin plastics -- if it's stretchy , please recycle them in the plastic film bin . If it rips like paper , is shiny , or crinkles / crunches it is not acceptable . Drop off at the Library , Adam's Market , Town Hall , or the transfer station . ( shells OK ) Dairy products Reduce The TrashCT.com/DeepRiver Funding provided by the Sustainable Materials Management grant administered by CT DEEP FOOD SCRAPS EVERYTHING ELSE IS TRASH Rice & grain Chips & snacks & Leftover & https://tinyurl.com/DRrecycles spoiled food If it can't be recycled , composted , fixed , or donated , it needs to go to the landfill or incinerator as waste .